Ali Fahour has stepped down from his role as AFL diversity manager after copping a 14-week sanction for punching opponent Dale Saddington.
Due to the severity of the ban, Fahour automatically receives a lifetime ban from football, and AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said that Fahour's actions would not be tolerated in the AFL. "I'm not going to talk to (the specific incident) but as soon as I saw the incident, it was an incident that just can't be tolerated," McLachlan said. "It was clear that it was an act that we want eradicated from our game." The Northern Football League Tribunal hearing was held in Greensborough on Wednesday night, where it took more than two hours to determine the suspension Fahour would receive. "On the basis of the seriousness of the charge and the Tribunal sanction, I'll be standing down from my position in the AFL," Fahour said after the Tribunal hearing. "In this time I'll seek professional help for my behaviours." McLachlan stated that he understood how Fahour feels after the incident, but wants to send a message to players that such actions would not be tolerated. "As Ali himself said this week, there is no excuse or defence for his actions last weekend and he has expressed his shame and remorse, and I know that he feels this very deeply," McLachlan said. "The events of this week has sent a clear message that striking and punching at any level of our game is not acceptable. "Every football league across our country, and every player in our game, no matter at what level they are playing our sport have to understand there are clear expectations around on-field behaviour. There can be no exceptions. "Ali has accepted the outcome of the Tribunal and has resigned from a job that he cares deeply about." Dale Saddington wants Fahour to be charged for striking him, stating that he has had to miss work because of the lingering effects of his concussion. Victoria Police are now investigating the incident.
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